NEWS MEDICALThe heart is capable of terminating arrhythmias itself after local gene therapy, potentially avoiding the need for patients to undergo...The heart is capable of terminating arrhythmias itself after local gene therapy, potentially avoiding the need for patients to undergo painful electric shocks, according to a proof-of-concept study presented today at EHRA 2018, a European Society of Cardiology congress.42 minutes

9to5MacTesla now...Tesla now accepts Apple Pay payments from customers reserving the new Model 3 electric vehicle. As the company ramps up production of its most affordable EV yet, supporting Apple’s payment platform makes reservations easier and faster than ever. more…11 hours

TechCrunchVolkswagen wants to make sure people are aware of just how versatile their forthcoming MEB platform, which will prove the base for...Volkswagen wants to make sure people are aware of just how versatile their forthcoming MEB platform, which will prove the base for all of its all-electric I.D. vehicles, really is. The MEB-based I.D. R Pikes Pace, a prototype all-electric race...12 hours

CNETThe German firm is throwing caution to the wind and putting it all on EVs, it seems as it has just announced...The German firm is throwing caution to the wind and putting it all on EVs, it seems as it has just announced yet another electric project with the A9 E-Tron.2 days

PHYS.ORGThe newest electric car start-up vows it will learn from Tesla's mistakes by echoing Apple's iPhone moves and designing—but not building—its vehicles, with its...The newest electric car start-up vows it will learn from Tesla's mistakes by echoing Apple's iPhone moves and designing—but not building—its vehicles, with its sights set more on the economy market.4 days

THE VERGEFord announced a raft of new driver-assistance features...Ford announced a raft of new driver-assistance features today, promising to make automatic emergency braking and other safety technology standard on many of its vehicles. The automaker stopped short of trying to look as if it would compete with semi-autonomous...4 days

THE VERGEWhile Ford has spent much of the year...While Ford has spent much of the year talking about its plans for connected cars and cities, it’s back to talking about the trucks and SUVs it’s going to sell to consumers to pay for all that advanced technology. But...4 days

TechCrunchFord detailed a bunch of its roadmap for the next few years at a special media event today, and one of the...Ford detailed a bunch of its roadmap for the next few years at a special media event today, and one of the key takeaways is that it’s going all-in on hybrids with its SUV lineup. Ford estimates that SUVs could...4 days

TechCrunchFord is committed to electric vehicles and today revealed more details about its upcoming performance electric SUV. Jim...Ford is committed to electric vehicles and today revealed more details about its upcoming performance electric SUV. Jim Farley, President of Ford Global Markets, speaking a media event today, called the upcoming vehicle low-slung like a Mustang. The company is...4 days

CNETIn addition to committing to producing a four-door electric sports car by 2021, the company doubled down on...In addition to committing to producing a four-door electric sports car by 2021, the company doubled down on EVs saying that it would offer 20 electric models by 2025.4 days

THE VERGEGeneral Motors announced today that it would spend $100 million to begin making production versions of...General Motors announced today that it would spend $100 million to begin making production versions of its self-driving electric Chevy Bolts at two of its manufacturing facilities in Michigan. The cars, which GM dubs the “Cruise AV,” will be the...4 days

CNETOne of the world's largest automakers will actually build this electric shuttle pod concept car.One of the world's largest automakers will actually build this electric shuttle pod concept car.6 days

PHYS.ORGWhen a group of Greek students dreamt up the Pyrforos electric vehicle, they never imagined their futuristic, energy-efficient invention would inspire US automaker Tesla to invest in their crisis-hit country.When a group of Greek students dreamt up the Pyrforos electric vehicle, they never imagined their futuristic, energy-efficient invention would inspire US automaker Tesla to invest in their crisis-hit country.6 days

TechCrunch Volkswagen confirmed at its annual media conference that it’s going to bring one of its most eccentric concepts... Volkswagen confirmed at its annual media conference that it’s going to bring one of its most eccentric concepts to production – the all-electric Sedric shuttle, which is more tiny pod bus than car, will eventually actually get made, after its...7 days

TechCrunch Kitty Hawk, the company led by the ‘godfather of self-driving cars’ Sebastian Thrun and backed by... Kitty Hawk, the company led by the ‘godfather of self-driving cars’ Sebastian Thrun and backed by Google co-founder Larry Page, has revealed its Cora aircraft, which is a hybrid vertical take-off and landing design that can take off like a...7 days

TechCrunch Automaker Volkswagen’s ramping up for its big EV push, with... Automaker Volkswagen’s ramping up for its big EV push, with $25 billion in committed battery supplies and plans to outfit 16 factories to build electric cars by the end of 2022, up from three with that capacity in the VW...7 days

TechCrunch Kitty Hawk, the company led by the ‘godfather of self-driving cars’ Sebastian Thrun and backed by... Kitty Hawk, the company led by the ‘godfather of self-driving cars’ Sebastian Thrun and backed by Google co-founder Larry Page, has revealed its Cora aircraft, which is a hybrid vertical take-off and landing design that can take off like a...7 days

TechCrunch The flying car company led by Udacity CEO Sebastian Thrun and backed by Google co-founder Larry Page is breaking cover with a new deal... The flying car company led by Udacity CEO Sebastian Thrun and backed by Google co-founder Larry Page is breaking cover with a new deal that will see it test its autonomous electric air taxis with the New Zealand government, with...7 days

PHYS.ORGNearly every major plan to limit the damage from climate change relies in part on combining bioenergy with carbon capture and storage, a technology in early development known...Nearly every major plan to limit the damage from climate change relies in part on combining bioenergy with carbon capture and storage, a technology in early development known as "BECCS." Feedstock plants would grow by absorbing carbon dioxide from the...7 days

BBCDanish company Frederiksberg Forsyning's all-electric vans are part of a vehicle-to-grid scheme.Danish company Frederiksberg Forsyning's all-electric vans are part of a vehicle-to-grid scheme.1 week

SCIENCE DAILYScientists have shown that an organic-based magnet can carry waves of quantum mechanical magnetization, called magnons, and convert those waves to electrical signals. It's a breakthrough for the field of magnonics (electronic systems that use magnons instead of...Scientists have shown that an organic-based magnet can carry waves of quantum mechanical magnetization, called magnons, and convert those waves to electrical signals. It's a breakthrough for the field of magnonics (electronic systems that use magnons instead of electrons) because...1 week

PHYS.ORGGermany's massive car industry is the biggest investor worldwide in electric vehicles, a study published Monday found, as it scrambles under increasing pressure to adopt low-emissions technology.Germany's massive car industry is the biggest investor worldwide in electric vehicles, a study published Monday found, as it scrambles under increasing pressure to adopt low-emissions technology.1 week

THE VERGEElon Musk’s surprise SXSW talk this...Elon Musk’s surprise SXSW talk this morning was a heavy and grave affair, full of discussion around all the ways humanity may be doomed in the future: from carbon in the atmosphere, World War III, and above all, runaway artificial...1 week

CNETWhether you want sleek Mercs or electric Jags, these cars will leave you thinking about them long afterward.Whether you want sleek Mercs or electric Jags, these cars will leave you thinking about them long afterward.1 week

CNETTeslas are the hottest electric cars on the road, but that may change soon. Here are five EVs at Geneva worth a second look.Teslas are the hottest electric cars on the road, but that may change soon. Here are five EVs at Geneva worth a second look.1 week

CNETThis EfficientGrip Performance concept is specifically designed to deal with the unique brand of punishment that EVs can dole out.This EfficientGrip Performance concept is specifically designed to deal with the unique brand of punishment that EVs can dole out.1 week

TechCrunch The storied 911 will not be immune from Porsche’s electrification plans and that could be a good thing. The car company’s CEO recently told... The storied 911 will not be immune from Porsche’s electrification plans and that could be a good thing. The car company’s CEO recently told Autocar that the hybrid 911 “will be the most powerful 911 we’ve ever had; 700 bhp...1 week

THE VERGEThere were a lot of awesome and bizarre vehicles at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, but...There were a lot of awesome and bizarre vehicles at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, but I think I found the one I want the most: this concept dune buggy / Jet Ski mashup from Hyundai. Designed in partnership with...1 week

SCIENCE DAILYResearchers have designed a novel, hybrid hydrogel system to help address some of the challenges in repairing bone in the event of injury.Researchers have designed a novel, hybrid hydrogel system to help address some of the challenges in repairing bone in the event of injury.2 weeks

CNETThe head of Tesla asks the president for fair and equal import and export tariffs for cars with China.The head of Tesla asks the president for fair and equal import and export tariffs for cars with China.2 weeks

CNETThe head of Tesla asks the President for fair and equal import and export tariffs for cars with China.The head of Tesla asks the President for fair and equal import and export tariffs for cars with China.2 weeks

CNETGrammy-nominated DJ Klypso cited for using a cell phone while driving and operating a vehicle at an unsafe speed while in a...Grammy-nominated DJ Klypso cited for using a cell phone while driving and operating a vehicle at an unsafe speed while in a Tesla using Autopilot.2 weeks

THE VERGEHours before a scheduled announcement about tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, Tesla CEO...Hours before a scheduled announcement about tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, Tesla CEO Elon Musk posted a series of tweets directed at President Trump asking for “equal & fair rules for cars” when it comes to the US and...2 weeks

TechCrunch Tesla’s Model 3 is making progress heading out to customers (though not as much... Tesla’s Model 3 is making progress heading out to customers (though not as much as either Tesla or those on the waiting list would like) and as a result, we got a chance to spend some time in one of...2 weeks

CNETThe 2018 Geneva Motor Show treated us to a ridiculous number of unveilings, including 1,000-plus horsepower hypercars, mind-bending concepts, the...The 2018 Geneva Motor Show treated us to a ridiculous number of unveilings, including 1,000-plus horsepower hypercars, mind-bending concepts, the next wave of consumer electric vehicles and more than one flying car concept.2 weeks

TechCrunch Tesla is putting its new electric Semi to work, with its first run as a “production” vehicle — for a familiar client. Tesla itself... Tesla is putting its new electric Semi to work, with its first run as a “production” vehicle — for a familiar client. Tesla itself is the customer, as the trucks were equipped with trailers loaded up with battery packs fresh...2 weeks

PHYS.ORGLithium-ion batteries are widely used in home electronics and are now being used to power electric vehicles and store energy for the power grid. But their limited number of recharge cycles and tendency to degrade in...Lithium-ion batteries are widely used in home electronics and are now being used to power electric vehicles and store energy for the power grid. But their limited number of recharge cycles and tendency to degrade in capacity over their lifetime...2 weeks

PHYS.ORGAn auto industry turning away from diesel and European drivers increasingly favouring hybrid cars: add it up and the result is clear—advantage Toyota.An auto industry turning away from diesel and European drivers increasingly favouring hybrid cars: add it up and the result is clear—advantage Toyota.2 weeks

CNETVIDEOThe 2018 Geneva Motor Show is treating us to a ridiculous number of unveilings, including 1,000-plus horsepower hypercars, mind-bending concepts and the next wave of consumer...The 2018 Geneva Motor Show is treating us to a ridiculous number of unveilings, including 1,000-plus horsepower hypercars, mind-bending concepts and the next wave of consumer electric vehicles.2 weeks

PHYS.ORGThis year's Geneva auto show is crowded with new cars flaunting electric and autonomous technologies meant to help unclog city streets and fight global warming and air pollution.This year's Geneva auto show is crowded with new cars flaunting electric and autonomous technologies meant to help unclog city streets and fight global warming and air pollution.2 weeks

THE VERGEAston Martin, like many carmakers around the globe, has pledged to add electric technology to its cars in the near future. After getting off...Aston Martin, like many carmakers around the globe, has pledged to add electric technology to its cars in the near future. After getting off to a rocky start, thanks to a busted partnership with sinking Chinese tech conglomerate LeEco, the...2 weeks

THE VERGEVIDEOLet’s dispense with the hyperbole: Croatia’s...Let’s dispense with the hyperbole: Croatia’s Rimac Automobili built a very, very fast car that they’d like to show you. It is an all-electric hypercar called the Concept Two that debuted today at the Geneva Motor Show. It claims to...2 weeks

PHYS.ORGThis year's Geneva auto show was full of new cars flaunting electric and autonomous technologies meant to help unclog city streets and fight global warming and air pollution.This year's Geneva auto show was full of new cars flaunting electric and autonomous technologies meant to help unclog city streets and fight global warming and air pollution.2 weeks

TechCrunch Volvo turned its race-tuning sub brand Polestar into its own company with a focus on electric performance last... Volvo turned its race-tuning sub brand Polestar into its own company with a focus on electric performance last year, and at the Geneva Motor Show this week it revealed the Polestar 1 GT, a hybrid electric car that’s designed to...2 weeks

THE VERGEAt the Geneva Motor Show, a show that’s traditionally about hot sports cars, Renault decided to...At the Geneva Motor Show, a show that’s traditionally about hot sports cars, Renault decided to emphasize its driverless future. The Renault EZ-GO is an electric autonomous car that people can flag down from a fixed or mobile location in...2 weeks

THE VERGEWe’ve learned a lot about Jaguar’s first all-electric SUV, the I-Pace, during the company’s slow-drip rollout of information before its full reveal at this...We’ve learned a lot about Jaguar’s first all-electric SUV, the I-Pace, during the company’s slow-drip rollout of information before its full reveal at this week’s Geneva Motor Show. We know, on paper, it stacks up well in some performance categories...2 weeks

TechCrunch Renault’s EZ-GO is less concept car than a full transportation service concept design. The vehicle revealed at the Geneva Motor... Renault’s EZ-GO is less concept car than a full transportation service concept design. The vehicle revealed at the Geneva Motor Show this week is a fully autonomous electric car that can’t travel fast, but that does fit as many as...2 weeks

CNETThe Lagonda Vision Concept is Aston Martin’s effort at a a zero-emissions future. Autonomy and luxury go hand in hand in the first car...The Lagonda Vision Concept is Aston Martin’s effort at a a zero-emissions future. Autonomy and luxury go hand in hand in the first car to have the Lagonda nomad in over 40 years.2 weeks

PHYS.ORGGlobal carmakers are showing off a mix of low-emission electric vehicles and high-end sports cars at the Geneva International Motor Show.Global carmakers are showing off a mix of low-emission electric vehicles and high-end sports cars at the Geneva International Motor Show.2 weeks

TechCrunch Porsche unveiled a new concept version of its forthcoming Mission E all-electric car today... Porsche unveiled a new concept version of its forthcoming Mission E all-electric car today at at the Geneva Motor Show. The Mission E Cross Turismo is a crossover utility vehicle with all-wheel drive, four doors and a larger cargo capacity...2 weeks

THE VERGEIn an effort to take the luxury electric car fight to Tesla, Volvo spun off its...In an effort to take the luxury electric car fight to Tesla, Volvo spun off its Polestar performance sub-brand into its own marque last year, with the first of three cars introduced in October: the Polestar 1 coupe. This 600-horsepower...2 weeks

TechCrunch Volkswagen’s big centerpiece for this year’s Geneva Motor Show is the I.D. Vizzion, the latest in its I.D.... Volkswagen’s big centerpiece for this year’s Geneva Motor Show is the I.D. Vizzion, the latest in its I.D. EV lineup and the car that’s designed to lead the pack as a premium offering. Volkswagen talked a lot about the Vizzion’s...2 weeks